Day: September 17, 2025

The Future of Ajaokuta Steel: Dangote Expresses Doubt on Its Viability

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The abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Complex may never be completed, according to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, who maintains that the project has been surpassed by worldwide technological developments. In a talk with reporters on Tuesday, Dangote emphasized that although no country can prosper without a strong steel sector, Ajaokuta’s future is still uncertain. “We will definitely look at the opportunities of doing that,” the business tycoon stated in reference to the steel in question. Without a steel industry, no country can be established. Ajaokuta won’t work between…

Legal Showdown: Sowore Files Counter-Suit Against DSS Over Social Media Ban

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On Tuesday, the Federal Government, acting at the Department of State Services’ request, filed criminal charges against an activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate for calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a social media post. In response, Sowore, who mocked the accusations, filed a lawsuit against the DSS in the Federal High Court in Abuja, arguing that the restriction of his social media accounts was unlawful. By using his verified X account, @YeleSowore, Sowore wrote: “This criminal @officialABAT actually went to Brazil to state that there is…

Rivers State: Hopes and Mixed Views Await as Emergency Rule Ends

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Expectations are high in the political community as Rivers State’s emergency rule comes to an end. If President Bola Tinubu, who took a 10-day vacation to return to Nigeria yesterday, does not extend the rule, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are anticipated to return to their seats tomorrow. So far, all looks to be prepared for the termination of the emergency rule and the reinstatement of elected officials. Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas, retd,…

Nigerian Troops Nab Notorious IPOB Commander, Rescue Kidnap Victims

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Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, commonly known as “Gentle de Yahoo,” is a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to sources, the feared kingpin, who had terrorised communities throughout Okigwe and neighbouring areas for years, was apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-driven operation at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. “The successful operation was executed by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, working closely with sister security services and other law enforcement agencies. During the…